Kensington Day of the Book, Sunday April 21!

In which we make a triumphant return to a public space as one of several arts and literary organizations hosting a table at this terrific one-day festival celebrating authors, poets, artists books, book workers all! Do check out the wonderful line up of speakers, guests and entertainment to plan your day at https://www.dayofthebook.com Members are … Continue reading Kensington Day of the Book, Sunday April 21!

Watch this space!

Admittedly it has been a while since we've updated the blog, and in that time, we've lost a valuable integration of our Google Calendar widget. We'll be reviewing the structures and look forward to a web refresh in the coming year.

We’re back! 5th Annual Paper, Print and Book Gathering, November 9, 2023!

Our friends at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center invite us to participate in the 5th annual Paper, Print and Book Gathering, Thursday November 9th, 2023, 6:30-9:30 pm at 4318 Gallatin St, Hyattsville, MD 20781, USA. We're back and excited to hang out and share with you, among representatives of our peer organizations. Some of your officers and members … Continue reading We’re back! 5th Annual Paper, Print and Book Gathering, November 9, 2023!

Spring workshop springs up! Animated Structures with Thomas Parker Williams, June 16

No actual springs are promised, but wait to see what pops up at Thomas Parker Williams' workshop next month. Volvelles! Sliding windows! Shannon, our new events coordinator, invited this maker of most interesting and unusual movable structures to teach, and what's more, found us a host in a brand new location (to us)! Sign-ups need … Continue reading Spring workshop springs up! Animated Structures with Thomas Parker Williams, June 16

Support the Guild that supports you!

Dear members; The Potomac board supports the national fundraising campaign towards the Guild's strategic reserve. It is important for not-for-profits to maintain a healthy financial reserve to bolster against unpredicted events beyond forecasted budget expenses. Won't you consider the GBW in your year-end giving? (It is also a strategic way to get your hands on GBW swag for … Continue reading Support the Guild that supports you!

Survey!

[This survey closed on November 30 and we are currently reviewing the data. Thank you for your responses!] Hello! How are you? How are we doing? We would honestly like to know. So we have designed a brief survey. This is open for members and friends! Please take a moment or two to respond to … Continue reading Survey!

Book arts workshop getaway in Ireland

Sudden summer heat getting to you and wishing for a cool contemplative vacation? Check out GBW member Alice Austin's upcoming workshop opportunity, BUILDING BOOKS & IMAGERY WITH ALICE AUSTIN at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation, on the wild west coast of Ireland, September 2 to 10, 2016. In this artist book workshop, the class will create a variety of book structures, … Continue reading Book arts workshop getaway in Ireland

2016 Calendar

Potomac Chapter Exhibit: Life Along the Potomac Exhibition Catalog Now Online The Potomac Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers’ exhibition, Life Along the Potomac, opened on December 3rd, 2015 at the Bethesda Library, Bethesda, MD. On January 4th it traveled to the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis, MD where it is on display through … Continue reading 2016 Calendar

2015 Calendar

Exhibition Guided Tour - "Pen to Press: Experimentation and Innovation in the Age of Print" Thursday, January 15, 6:30 pm Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201 We're pleased to announce our first event for 2015: An after-hours guided tour of the Pen to Press exhibition at the Walters Art Museum. Please … Continue reading 2015 Calendar

A New Year and New Officers!

Please join the GBW Potomac Chapter in welcoming our newly elected officers! Vice Chair - Beth Curren Treasurer - Linda Rollins We’re looking forward to a great year. Check back here for updates on what’s coming up next! Dan Paterson Chair of the Potomac Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers.